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A man in a rust-orange dhoti and cloth with a yellow-and-red garland stands at left, reaching toward richly decorated deity murti figures draped in marigold, rose and white flower garlands. The central murti wears a gold crown, layered gold necklaces and a blue-and-gold ornamented crown; the figure behind wears a leopard-patterned garment with green dhoti. Gold ornamental throne backdrop, oil lamp at left, and a sheaf of red roses in the foreground. The man's face is not visible enough to judge; he is presented as a priest performing worship, role unconfirmed.

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A photograph of a priest in an orange-red dhoti and a yellow and red flower garland decorating two gilded deity murtis draped in flowers. The priest, seen from behind, reaches to adjust ornaments on the figures. The nearer murti wears a green and gold embellished garment, a jewelled crown, and a large orange flower garland, with rose and white blossoms surrounding them. Behind them stands a gilded metal backdrop with ornate relief work. The scene suggests a temple decoration ritual.2015-01-09A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a richly adorned deity murti draped in thick garlands of red, yellow, pink and white flowers, with gold jewellery and a silver ornamented pedestal. A woman in a maroon sari with a gold border stands at left, holding a garland of red flowers and a small bowl, while another person in a red turban and maroon garment stands at the far left. Oil lamps sit before the murti and a green-and-gold decorative arch frames the scene. Gold deity statues flank the central figure.2014-12-05July 15 20132013-07-15January 09 20152015-01-09A man with long dark hair and bare upper body, wearing an orange-saffron cloth draped over his shoulder, adorns a richly decorated deity murti with garlands. He is placing a yellow, orange and red flower garland around the murti's neck, which wears ornate gold jewellery, a crown and a blue and gold garment. Behind them is an ornate gold arch and red velvet drapes, with more floral garlands on the left and right. The man is shown from behind, so his face is not visible. The scene is a temple-style puja decoration setting.2015-01-09April 23 20132013-04-23 +2 copiesTemple puja scene before a richly decorated pair of deity murtis seated on a golden peetha, both draped in dense garlands of red, yellow, orange, green and white flowers. A standing priest on the left, bare-chested with a leopard-print wrap, rudraksha-style red mala and beaded bracelets, holds a lit flame toward the murtis during aarti. Brass lamps sit on the floor in front, and a smaller garlanded murti stands at right. A second attendant in orange cloth stands behind the priest. Gold ornaments, a golden kalasha-like vessel and a red cloth backdrop complete the sanctum setting.2013-03-10July 31 20152015-07-31July 07 20092009-07-07A photograph inside a temple shrine showing a priest in a rust-red turban and dark red garment standing before a richly decorated deity murti, two standing figures seated on a golden throne draped in red fabric. Multicoloured garlands of pink, yellow, green and white flowers cover the murti and pillars, with gold jewellery and necklaces. On the left, two priests in saffron-orange robes hold a plate and oil lamp, one wearing a rudraksha mala and shaved head. A smaller decorated figure stands on the right. Brass lamps and offering vessels sit on the floor.2014-12-05A photograph of a devotional ritual at a deity murti decorated with dense garlands of red roses, yellow marigolds and green leaves. The deity has a gold crown, gold ornaments, layered necklaces and a kumkum-marked face, and wears a red and gold dress. A man in a brown dhoti with a gold waistband and a bare upper body stands at left, smiling, with his hands placing a garland or flower strand onto the murti. Behind him, a man in a white dhoti and white turban with folded hands bows his head in devotion. Behind them is a painted backdrop of a standing figure holding a sword. The scene reads as a puja or garlanding offering.2012-04-23 +2 copiesDecember 05 20142014-12-05